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9 Best Wildlife & Kiwi Encounters In Auckland

Auckland’s best days out.

The 9 top-rated wildlife & kiwi encounters for an Auckland trip, with prices, how long each one runs and the operator behind it, so you can pick the day and book it.

9 Best Wildlife & Kiwi Encounters In Auckland

Auckland (Tawharanui): Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter - Finding a North Island brown kiwi isn’t a sprint
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Auckland (Tawharanui): Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter

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1.Auckland (Tawharanui): Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter

See North Island brown kiwi in Tāwharanui at night, then look up at planets and stars. $89 per person, 2-hour guided adventure.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“We (two seniors, two adults, and one 11-year-old) loved our tour with Legend and Millie. They were knowledge, helpful, and so much fun! We saw over 15 kiwis on our tour and loved learning about the stars afterwards. It was a tour we will remember for years to come.”

78 reviews2 hoursFrom $89by Social Nature Movement

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Sheep World Country Tour from Auckland - The small-group minivan experience (and why it matters)
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Sheep World Country Tour from Auckland

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2.Sheep World Country Tour from Auckland

Small-group sheep and honey day trip from Auckland with transfers, farm shows, and optional wine tasting. 6 hours, great value.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed the visit to Sheep World, the animals, and the sheep dog and sheep shearing demonstrations. The Springboard story should be retold and heard. We also liked the scenery on the drive there and back. However, the stop at the honey center was more like a sales stop, but no pushy salesman at…”

67 reviewsFrom $175.04by Coast To Coast Tours Limited

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Nocturnal Wonders Tawharanui Kiwi Spotting and Stargazing Tour - Kiwi discovery at twilight: what you’re actually trying to spot
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Nocturnal Wonders Tawharanui Kiwi Spotting and Stargazing Tour

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Private tour from Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird - Pickup and drop-off across Auckland and the wider region
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Private tour from Auckland – Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird

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5.Private tour from Auckland – Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird

A private 10-hour Waikato tour from Auckland with Waitomo glowworm caves by boat, Otorohanga kiwi house, and 100% organic Zealong tea.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing private tour from Auckland that included the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the Kiwi Bird experience, and high tea at Zealong Tea Estate — and every part of it was incredible! Our driver and guide, Warren, truly made the daRead more”

20 reviewsFrom $619.95by Auckland & Beyond Tours

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi House Small Group from Auckland - Ruakuri Glowworm Caves: the star ceiling and the boat glide
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi House Small Group from Auckland

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Twilight Wild Kiwi Bird Encounter Private Tour - Stop 1: Matakana Market Kitchen dinner by the river
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Twilight Wild Kiwi Bird Encounter Private Tour

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9.Twilight Wild Kiwi Bird Encounter Private Tour

Night-spot Kiwi encounter near Auckland with a guided walk in predator-free Tawharanui, plus a 3-course Matakana dinner and red torches.

★ 5.0

“Aden was a wonderful guide and really enjoyed our conversations with him. What really stood out was his amazing expertise when it came to the focus of the trip. We saw FOUR kiwis and more. There seemed to be nothing he didn’t know about the NZ natural environment.”

3 reviewsFrom $589.54by Auckland & Beyond Tours

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